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Barber Style

322 Taravista Street NE Calgary AB T3J 4S4 · Personal Services

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Inspection summary

Barber Style has been inspected 6 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since June 26, 2025. The most recent inspection, on February 27, 2026, found no infractions.

1 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 12 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Hand hygiene and infection control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for clients. In personal service settings like salons, spas and tattoo studios, higher-risk findings are the ones that could spread infection from one client to the next, through broken skin, blood or instruments that were not properly cleaned and sterilized.

  • Hand hygiene and infection controlHigher risk

    Infection control is the core of a personal service inspection. Inspectors check that operators clean their hands and change gloves between clients, that a stocked hand sink is available, and that anything that breaks the skin is handled so blood-borne infections such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV cannot pass from one client to the next.

    Recorded 2 times on October 2, 2025. For example: Is hand hygiene performed by the personal services worker when required, in a proper manner and are provisions available to perform hand hygiene?

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    The premises needs a working hand sink, a separate sink for cleaning instruments where required, cleanable surfaces, and good lighting and ventilation. Upkeep problems are usually lower risk on their own, but they make thorough cleaning harder.

    Recorded 9 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on February 26, 2026. For example: Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Instruments, chairs, tables and footbaths must be made of materials that can be cleaned, kept in good repair and stored so they stay clean. Single-use items such as nail files, buffers, razors and needles must be thrown away after each client.

    Recorded 9 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 9, 2026. For example: Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, client records, sterilization logs and required signage. Client records matter because they let health officials contact people if an infection is linked to the business.

    Recorded 2 times on October 2, 2025. For example: Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Some jurisdictions require operators to complete infection-prevention training, or to hold specific qualifications for higher-risk services such as tattooing, piercing or electrolysis. These findings mean the training record was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean a client was put at risk.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 2, 2025. For example: Do operators and personal services workers comply with the Personal Services Regulation and Standards and do they have the skills and knowledge to perform their duties in a safe and sanitary manner?

About this data

These results come from Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health), which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

6 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Initial Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • There was an unpackaged roll of waxing strips stored in a drawer with an electrical cord.Protect supplies from contamination.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • There was untreated wood by the dual-purpose sink.Seal untreated wood. Surfaces must be smooth, easily cleanable and waterproof.
  3. Demand Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • There were no test strips for monitoring the high-level disinfectant during the reuse period.Provide test strips.
    • 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
      • The client chair at the shampoo sink was dirty.Clean and disinfect the client chair.
    • 28. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Critical)?
      • There was no water supply to the dual-purpose sink. Water lines had froze.Provide a continuous supply of hot and cold running water at all times. Take adequate steps to ensure that water supplies and wastewater lines do not freeze up during cold weather.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • Large pieces of fabric were being used for separating the personal services side from personal space in the garage. Walls shall be easy to clean and maintain.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • 1) The wall mounted shelving above the dual-purpose sink and the base of the client chair were constructed with unfinished wood.2) There were untreated wooden planks along the personal services area for protection of the water lines. Seal untreated wood so that surfaces are smooth, easily cleanable and waterproof.3) Storage units were either lined with newspaper or fabric.Remove newspaper and fabric. Shelf liners that are easily cleanable can be used.
  4. Initial Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • There were no test strips for monitoring the high-level disinfectant during the reuse period.Provide test strips.
    • 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
      • The client chair at the shampoo sink was dirty.Clean and disinfect the client chair.
    • 28. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Critical)?
      • There was no water supply to the dual-purpose sink. Water lines had froze.Provide a continuous supply of hot and cold running water at all times. Take adequate steps to ensure that water supplies and wastewater lines do not freeze up during cold weather.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • Large pieces of fabric were being used for separating the personal services side from personal space in the garage. Walls shall be easy to clean and maintain.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • 1) The wall mounted shelving above the dual-purpose sink and the base of the client chair were constructed with unfinished wood.2) There were untreated wooden planks along the personal services area for protection of the water lines. Seal untreated wood so that surfaces are smooth, easily cleanable and waterproof.3) Storage units were either lined with newspaper or fabric.Remove newspaper and fabric. Shelf liners that are easily cleanable can be used.
  5. Initial Inspection

    9 infractions

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • Written procedures were not available for the following- cleansing of skin and mucous membrane- client care in the event of accidental skin cut or puncture- decontamination of any sink that will be used for handwashing and equipment reprocessingComplete written procedures. AHS templates were provided.
    • 06. Do operators and personal services workers comply with the Personal Services Regulation and Standards and do they have the skills and knowledge to perform their duties in a safe and sanitary manner?
      • Based on the violations noted during this inspection, it is evident that the operator did not demonstrate an understanding of Personal Services Standards/ Regulation.
    • 08. Is hand hygiene performed by the personal services worker when required, in a proper manner and are provisions available to perform hand hygiene?
      • There was no paper towel holder/ dispenser at the handwashing sink.Provide a paper towel holder/ dispenser.
    • 08. Is hand hygiene performed by the personal services worker when required, in a proper manner and are provisions available to perform hand hygiene?
      • There was no hot running water at the sink for handwashing and reprocessing equipment. The sink was repaired during the inspection. Hot and cold running water was available.
    • 10. Is cleansing and antisepsis of skin and mucous membrane performed in accordance to written procedures and are suitable products being used?
      • A skin cleansing product was not available.Provide a skin cleansing product.
    • 14. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Non-Critical)?
      • A used nail buffer and lash brushes contaminated with lint were found in storage. The operator indicated that these items were for personal use.Used disposable items were discarded. Do not re-use single-use items and keep personal items separately.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • 1) Combs and hair styling tools were not completely immersed in barbicide.Reusable instruments must be completely immersed in the disinfectant.2) Barbicide concentrate was not properly diluted with water as per manufacturer's instructions.Obtain measuring cups and spoons and follow manufacturer's instructions for preparing the barbicide. 3) A high-level disinfectant was not available for facial extraction tools.4) A disinfectant tray was not available.Provide a high-level disinfectant and a disinfectant tray. Follow manufacturer's instructions including the reuse period and contact time. Monitor the disinfectant with test strips daily and maintain a written log.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • The concrete floor was unfinished. There were holes and exposed insulation in the walls. Walls and floors shall be easy to clean and maintain.
    • 30. Is the reprocessing area of a personal service facility that uses reusable equipment properly designed, managed and maintained to ensure the safety of clients?
      • The reprocessing area did not have adequate space to separate clean and dirty equipment. Provide adequate space for- cleaning and disinfecting equipment- separating clean and dirty equipment- facilitating one-way flow of dirty to clean equipment
  6. Initial Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 06. Do operators and personal services workers comply with the Personal Services Regulation and Standards and do they have the skills and knowledge to perform their duties in a safe and sanitary manner?
      • Operator did not demonstrate proper understanding of Personal Services Standards. This includes but not limited to failure to maintain/develop the facility in a sanitary condition, improper setup of service area, and lack of required infrastructure.
    • 17. Is reusable equipment cleaned properly (Critical)?
      • Buildup of dust and debris noted on workstation and clipper guards.- Please thoroughly clean the hair salon equipment and make sure it is cleaned on a frequent basis.
    • 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
      • No disinfectant was available for cleaning and disinfecting environmental surfaces at the time of inspection.- Obtain low-level disinfectant for use on all environmental surfaces between clients. Disinfectant must have a Drug Identification Number (DIN) and be used according to manufacturer instructions for contact time and dilution.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. The personal service facility was not maintained in good repair. The space included exposed pipes, utility equipment, unfinished walls, and ceilings, and a concrete garage floor.2. The facility did not have clearly designated or appropriate waste receptacles for disposal of personal services waste.

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